As a possible option for small businesses

Dec 14, 2006 07:43 GMT  ·  By

Cbeyond, Inc. and Research In Motion announced recently the availability of the BlackBerry 8703e on the Cbeyond BeyondMobile service, a mobile voice and data service designed specifically for small businesses.

Cbeyond is an IP-based managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of voice, mobile, and broadband Internet services to over 25,000 small businesses. The addition of the BlackBerry 8703e to its BeyondMobile service provides leading BlackBerry functionality to Cbeyond's customers, allowing them to maintain wireless connectivity to a full suite of applications including email, mobile phone, organizer, Web browser, instant messaging and text messaging. It also supports a wide range of other business data applications and offers advanced security and manageability.

The BlackBerry 8703e has a bright, high-resolution LCD display providing a large viewable workspace and includes intelligent light sensing technology to automatically optimize screen and keyboard lighting levels for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing. It also offers premium phone features and intuitive call management features such as smart dialing; speed dialing; call forwarding; dedicated ''send,'' ''end,'' ''mute'' and ''convenience'' keys; built-in speakerphone for hands-free use; and Bluetooth support for use with headsets and car kits.

Cbeyond's integrated packages of voice, mobile and broadband Internet services start at $495 per month. The company bundles long distance, toll-free and mobile minutes together. Unused landline minutes can be applied to mobile minutes and vice versa for free.